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Book Synopsis: At a time when evidence-based practice is the standard bearer for understanding health behaviour, problems and interventions, ensuring that researchers know the appropriate designs and methods for their research is more paramount than ever. Health Intervention Research will equip those doing research in these communities with the knowledge and tools they need to inform their methodological decisions when planning and conducting studies. This book describes both commonly used (e.g., randomized clinical trials) and advanced (e.g. preference trials, pragmatic trials) designs and methods for health intervention research. It outlines the theoretical reasoning underlying these different approaches, and synthesizes the evidence which supports or disputes different designs and methods. To achieve its aims, the book is divided into three main sections. The first section points to the need to base methodological decisions on evidence and highlights the importance of carefully selecting research designs and methods to maintain validity. The second section focuses on designs to determine the effects of intervention on outcomes, outlining their features and discussing how these can be used to evaluate interventions. The last section covers methods used in conducting intervention evaluation research. For each design and method, the following is covered: what it is, what the logic underlying it is, what the evidence supporting its effectiveness is, and also includes its advantages, its limitations, and how can it be implemented. This will be key reading for postgraduates and novice researchers in health and clinical psychology, health sciences and nursing.
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Looking to conduct research in the field of health intervention? Look no further! Our Health Intervention Research book is a comprehensive guide to understanding research design and methods that will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions for your studies. With evidence-based practice becoming increasingly important, it's crucial to have a solid grasp of the appropriate designs and methods for your research.
Our book covers both commonly used designs like randomized clinical trials, as well as advanced approaches such as preference trials and pragmatic trials. We dive into the theoretical reasoning behind each approach and provide a synthesis of the supporting evidence. By carefully selecting the right research design and method, you can maintain validity and ensure the effectiveness of your interventions.
In the first section, we emphasize the need to base methodological decisions on evidence, highlighting the importance of selecting research designs and methods that are valid and reliable. The second section focuses on designs to determine the effects of interventions on outcomes, outlining their key features and demonstrating how they can be utilized for evaluation purposes. Lastly, the book covers the methods used in conducting intervention evaluation research.
For each design and method, we provide a comprehensive overview including its definition, underlying logic, evidence of effectiveness, advantages, limitations, and implementation recommendations. This book is a must-read for postgraduates and novice researchers in health and clinical psychology, health sciences, and nursing.
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